I have been eating healthy this entire week.  I’ve just been lacking in the exercise department. I really don’t have the time. In fact, I was up until 4:30 this morning finish up a paper that was due. I’m so exhausted right now that all I want to do is pass out. Unfortunately, I need to work on assignments that are due next week.

Well, I better get back to my assignment. I have 100 more questions to go. Wishing everyone luck, love and happiness on your journey for a better YOU! Love ya DIVAS!

Anyhoo, I did pretty good today except for the exercise. I stayed behind at school to work on a report with a classmate. By the time I got home, I was completely exhausted and took a nap. I do want to start running though. I normally hate the thought of running but we watched a video in class last week about exercise and running was what the video focused on. There was a 90+ year old man who ran every morning in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and still worked as a weighter. There was even a gentleman who ran and completed a marathon who had lost both his feet. There just seemed to be something so freeing about being able to run.

Okay, here’s todays info:

Exercise – Nada, except for a brisk walk around the church

Bfast – Nuthin’

Snack – nuts and jerkey

Lunch – salmon

Snack – nuts

Dinner – salmon with sliced tomatoes

I ate pretty good today. I had some fish soup that my mom made this afternoon. I also snacked on the assorted nut mix I purchased from Trader Joe’s. I didn’t have anything this morning because I went back to sleep after dropping off the princess at school then worked on some homework before class.

I didn’t get any exercise in because I spent most of the day doing school stuff. I swear, it’s the story of my life. Just gotta remind myself that it’s for the greater good and for my future! Gawd, I never imagined having to go back to school at my age. What the hell was thinking?

Okay, I tired. Nite night!

As far as my eating, I didn’t do all that great either. Parents went to visit Grandpa at the hospital before he passed away so I basically ordered pizza for the kids. I did purchase more pre-packaged nut mix for school. Guess I’ll do better tomorrow.

Uggh, I have a report due by Thursday and I can’t wrap my brain around how to organize it. I guess I’ll get through it somehow. It’s not really a tough paper but my head hurts thinking about it.

I’m honestly considering doing the Avon walk this summer. Even if I’m doing it alone, I kinda wanted to do something before I start my first semester in the program. I hear it’s suppose to be hell so I wanna do something meaningful. I figure I’ll be healthier while helping out a great cause. But, I’m still undecided. We’ll see.

Okay, I hope to post better news tomorrow. Nite nite.

If you are kind, people may accuse you
Of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some
False friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,
People may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone
Could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,
There may be jealousy;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,
People will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,
And it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis,
It is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

– Mother Teresa

Food: Not great…but small portions of the bad stuff.  I won’t bother posting, only because we agreed not to post food that would lead others to temptation.  The rest was healthy…orange, chicken breast sandwich, oatmeal.  I’ll get better about posting food.  This continues to be a challenge for me.  But I’m stocking the fridge/freezer of more good stuff this weekend.  I do better when there’s healthy food at home.  I started running low.  I’m gonna start figuring out a meal plan.  Maybe calorie counting?  We’ll see.

I actually did pretty good with my eating today. I bought these packaged nut mix by Planters and they were great to snack on throughout the day.  I also grabbed me a 1.5 liter bottle of water and a few jerkey sticks at the student store. When I got home, I wanted to take a little nap before my next class so I boiled some eggs and had those with some steamed broccoli for lunch. I didn’t have a chance to eat dinner so I snacked on a jerkey and a bit of nut mix on the way home.

I even got a little workout in during class today. My teacher, because it was health and exercise week, decided that it was a good idea to do some walking around campus. We had to walk around the building, up and down stairs, while getting to know someone new. Aight, first of all, I wore a knitted hat because I still wasn’t feeling the new do. I also had on a hoodie because it was pretty cold in the morning. After walking up and down a few flights of stairs, while keeping a conversation, I was feeling a bit winded and things got warm real quick. I was forced to remove my hat. On top of that, I was feeling sweaty and had another class right after. Although I felt refreshed afterwards, the ick factor was about an 8. I definitely wasn’t feeling glamorous. On the other hand, I realized how unnecessary it was that I was feeling so self-conscious. Once I got over myself, I began to enjoy talking to my classmates while getting a little physical activity in. I even had more energy going in to my next class even though I only had a few hours of sleep the night before. I know, bad habit and I’m working on it!

So, I’m still truckin’ along. I gotta get back to the weight I lost before I slipped back into my old habits. I can actually feel it in my clothes and the short haircut’s not helping it. I swear I feel it’s added 10 pounds! I have nothing to hide behind anymore but  that’s a good thing! I’m forced to see myself in all its splendor. Now, I gotta work on fitting the body to my hair style.

Okay, here’s a pic of me and my new do. Now I really feel like a mom.

Surprisingly enough, incorporating physical activity into my schedule was one of the assignments for class this week. So, I’ve been doing me some Tae Bo since Monday! Boy, I am out of shape! I mean, my kicks? Ridiculous. I was losing my balance so I had to hold on to the armrest of the couch. It was so not cute! One thing I’ve noticed though is that my head’s in a better place. I feel like I’m more in-control.

I also chopped off all my hair. Originally, my little princess and I went to pick up some Quickly pearl drinks after school. It just so happens that there is a salon next door. Of course, my princess wanted her nails done so I figure we’d both get our hair and nails done and share some girl time together. I was due for a haircut since I’ve been sitting on it while driving and it gets tangled up on my backpack. I’m on the fence about it right now. Not sure if I hate or love it yet. It’s quite short. It’s much shorter than I wanted it. That’s what I get for not going to Katia. Lesson learned.

Okay, I gotta get me some sleep. Oh, weighed in yesterday and I’m at 155. I think it’s the same.

Yesterday, I had lunch with my cousin Michelle.  It’s been 2 years since we had lunch together…just the two of us.  We used to have lunch dates once a month and for some reason we stopped when she got married.  We agreed to get back on our once a month lunch dates again.  I realized how important it is to stay connected with her.  She is such a positive person in my life.  She’s always motivating, encouraging and a bit of a butt-kicker with her brutal honesty.  Just being in her presence makes me want to be a better person, especially when it comes to my health and caring for my body.  Girl can EAT too!  I swear, she eats soooo much more than I do.  It amazes me how she can stay so slim.  She gave me a few helpful tips.  Drink warm tea, every morning and night. She’s a big fan of warm water with lemon and honey.  Exercise, even if just a little bit every day.  Exercise harder on the days you indulge (like yesterday).  She said that she’s gonna send me a “To-Do” list via email.  I can’t wait to share it with ya’ll.

The other day, an old friend from L.A. got in touch with me.  We worked together during my restaurant days.  I would say that she was like my family in L.A. So it was wonderful to get in touch with her again.  I was shaken when she told me that in 2007 she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.  She’s only 37 years old.  I’m not sure what her prognosis is today- still waiting for her email reply.  I decided to sign up for Avon Walk.  It’s no longer a maybe-  I just need to decide which Avon event I’ll partcipate in.  Since SF is just around the corner in July, Mari and I are looking at the NY event which is in October. We just have to see about our work/school schedule.  Anyone else interested?

So many signs- all pointing to better health.  It’s a daily struggle, but it can’t be ignored.  Keep trying, keep living life to your fullest potential!

I’m starting new tomorrow. I’m gonna weigh myself and post my horrific numbers. I’ll be weighing in every Monday from now on.  I’ve also prepped my food for the week and will be doing some form of exercise tomorrow as well.

Crossing all fingers and toes this time. Aja Aja FIGHTING!